The Wood
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| Directed by | Rick Famuyiwa |
| Produced by | Van Toffler Ron Yerxa Albert Berger |
| Written by | Rick Famuyiwa Todd Boyd |
| Starring | Taye Diggs Omar Epps Richard T. Jones |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | July 16, 1999 |
| Running time | 106 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
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The Wood is a 1999 comedy/romance/drama written by Rick Famuyiwa and Todd Boyd, and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. This film stars Taye Diggs, Omar Epps, and Richard T. Jones.
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[edit] Plot summary
Roland (Taye Diggs) is a man who is worried about his future, and decides that he needs to "find himself" by reflecting upon his teenage years. He is just hours away from getting married and starting to have second thoughts. He loves his fiancée, yet he can't stop thinking about Tanya (Tamala Jones), an old girlfriend from high school. Roland is socializing with his two best friends (they have been friends since grade school): Mike (Omar Epps), a regular guy, and Slim (Richard T. Jones), who plays professional basketball in Europe. They talk about growing up in Inglewood, California (nicknamed "The Wood") in the 1980s, when Run DMC and Eric B & Rakim were the most popular music artists, and guys would compare who was hotter, Vanity or Apollonia. Just before his wedding, Roland goes to visit Tanya. But, Mike and Slim are determined to find him, and make sure that he follows through with the wedding plans.
[edit] Cast
- Taye Diggs — Roland
- Omar Epps — Mike
- Richard T. Jones — Slim
- Elayn Taylor — Roland's Mother
- Sean Nelson — Young Mike
- Duane Finley — Young Slim
- Trent Cameron — Young Roland
- Malinda Williams — Young Alicia
- Patricia Belcher — Mrs. Hughes
- Tamala Jones — Tanya
- Sanaa Lathan — Alicia
- LisaRaye - Lisa (bride)
- De'aundre Bonds — Stacey
- Cynthia Martells — Mike's Mother
- Jascha Washington — Mike's Brother
[edit] Awards & nominations
- Outstanding Motion Picture (nominated)
- Best Actor (Theatrical) - Sean Nelson
- Best Actress (Theatrical) - Malinda Williams
- Best Director (Theatrical) - Rick Famuyiwa
- Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted (Theatrical) - Rick Famuyiwa & Todd Boyd
[edit] External links
- The Wood at the Internet Movie Database
